Shopaholic in Alabama

Hello Shopaholics! Did you think I had deserted you? Moved to the Far East or something? Nope....things have been way crazy around these parts. The past few weeks have been a blur. For starters, I've been busy trying to build Shopaholic's Preppy Closet on Facebook. Thank goodness my sister has been helping me or I'd be drowning! If you haven't yet, get yourself over to Facebook and "like" the page for me! (link HERE ).  My plan is for this to be the premier consignment site on Facebook. We are specializing in preppy and designer clothing, shoes and accessories. Think Lilly Pulitzer, Vineyard Vines, Trina Turk, there are even a few Burberry listings right now! Who knows where this will lead - it might even turn into a "real job" for me in the future. I'm getting a little bored not working anyway... Additionally, DH ended up with some unexpected time off (thanks, BP). We took a short trip and spent some time boating, fishing, hanging in the sun...

Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed some nice weather. We are still hovering around 90 degrees here. Fall, where are you? :-) I wanted to tell you about a store I recently discovered - The Pink Bee in Greenville, SC. This Lilly Pulitzer Via shop made it's way on my radar last week, after I saw a post about a 75% off sale. They have a website, but it's not set up for ordering (see HERE ). However, they are happy to take phone orders and can be reached at 864-271-4332. When I called the store, the associate who helped me was so nice. She went through every item on the sale rack in my size, and I'm pleased to report they actually had quite a bit remaining. All the items from Spring and Summer are 75% off, including several styles of McKims. Anytime I can score McKims at 75% off, that makes for a happy Shopaholic! Wow! I'm thrilled as I was able to finally score my coveted Raquel dress in Shimmy Shell! I can't wait to receive it this week...

TGIF, Shopaholics! Hope your week has been wonderful - just a tad stressful around these parts, but looking for things to turn the corner very soon! :-) In exactly four weeks from tonight (that would be Friday, October 15 - to be exact!) - Bon Jovi is coming to the beach for a concert. One of my BFF's was lucky enough to score tickets while I was at the Bama-PSU game last Saturday; and I am thrilled to be going with her! I grew up listening to Bon Jovi - you know - the "old stuff". I rode around town with my girlfriends, in our sports cars, blaring "You Give Love A Bad Name" just as loud as it would go. Over the years, I have attended several of his concerts. I even managed to crack my tailbone at one of them in Mobile - many, many moons ago - while wearing ill-advised white cowboy boots. Don't judge - they were studded and paired with the shortest, tightest mini skirt I could wear out of the house. For the life of me, I can't remember the top I ha...

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Hope you are having a wonderful week so far. Still 90 degrees here, but you best believe I ordered the Conrad sweater in the Multi Lotus print. If I ♥ it as much as think I will, I'll be ordering the other one next! :-) Today I ask you a huge favor. My BFF and fellow blogger Bethany (over at Maryland Pink and Green ) is hosting a "Card Shower" to celebrate her Nana's 80th birthday. It's soooo easy to help Bethany with this shower - just send a card to Nana for her birthday. Sign your name - and you can write her a note if you'd like! Here is a link to Bethany's original blog post about the shower. I plan to mail my card tomorrow! Nana lives in assisted living, so you can imagine how thrilled she would be to receive 80+ cards in honor of her birthday? Join me and let's make Nana's 80th birthday her BEST yet! Send cards to: Jenny Rodger 529 Freemason Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022 And while we're on this to...

Happy Monday, everyone! Today I attempt to refrain from ordering these new sweaters from the Lilly Pulitzer Fall collection. Someone.....quick!!! Remind me that it's still 90+ degrees here! Conrad Sweater, Multi Lotus, $158 Conrad Sweater, Multi Ring My Bell, $158 Perhaps I can just get ONE...which print is your favorite? :-) Have a marvelous Monday!

Happy Saturday, Shopaholics! I'm off to the Alabama vs. Penn State game in Tuscaloosa today, which is going to be fun, fun and more fun....but it just didn't feel right not to discuss the 9th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on our nation. Have you forgotten? Have the memories dulled? In my opinion, this was the Pearl Harbor of MY generation. We were confused; under attack and didn't even realize it. I haven't talked to one person who doesn't remember where they were - and what they were doing - when they received the news of the first plane crashing into the north tower of the World Trade Center. I always believed someone upstairs was looking out for me. I just happened to be at the beach, on a week's vacation when my Mother called us with the news of the attacks. I'm only slightly embarrased to tell you DH and I were still sleeping when the first plane hit.  During that time period, I had a job where I traveled every single week. Left on Monda...

Good Evening Shopaholics! There are two giveaway winners (from birthday days!) that have yet to contact me. I'm waiting to hear from: Screen Door Prep - Day 15 winner (Gigi's Treasures) flip flops and pearls - Day 12 winner (The Pink Giraffe) If I haven't heard from you guys by midnight central time, I will be forced to draw for replacement winners. Thanks so much!